Event Calendar

Please note that many events, including By-Member, For-Member Workshops, are a benefit of Membership in the Guild.  Member’s only events are tagged with the category DFG Member’s Event.

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Beginning Weaving Evening Interest Group 6:00 pm
Beginning Weaving Evening Interest Group @ Duluth Fiber Guild
May 1 @ 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm
The goal of this group is to provide support and encouragement to beginning floor loom weavers. This group is open to all experience levels, but will be focused on beginning-level skill development. We are currently... View Article
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CLASS: Introduction to Floor Loom Weaving 9:00 am
CLASS: Introduction to Floor Loom Weaving @ Duluth Fiber Guild
May 3 @ 9:00 am – May 4 @ 5:00 pm
This is a one-weekend introduction to floor loom weaving. Students learn to warp the loom and weave a sampler using plain weave, twill, and other structures. Weaving vocabulary, loom structure and function, and basic pattern... View Article
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Member meeting 6:30 pm
Member meeting @ Duluth Fiber Guild
May 5 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Please join us for our monthly meeting. Additional details to come in the Spring 2025 newsletter.
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Fiber Goals Interest Group 1:00 pm
Fiber Goals Interest Group @ Duluth Fiber Guild
May 6 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Do you have a pile of UFOs (i.e., unfinished projects)? Do you have a stash that is overtaking your home? Do you have so many creative ideas, it’s stifling your creativity? Wish you could find... View Article
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Open Studio hours 10:00 am
Open Studio hours @ Duluth Fiber Guild
May 7 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Open studio hours–if you want to access the library, rent equipment, or get help with something fiber-related, please stop in. If you are not a DFG member yet, this is a good time to check... View Article
Knitting and All Handcrafting Interest Group 2:00 pm
Knitting and All Handcrafting Interest Group @ Yarn Harbor
May 7 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
This is a group for all handcrafters to visit, show what we’re doing, and perhaps see something new to try.
Tapestry Interest Group 5:00 pm
Tapestry Interest Group @ Duluth Fiber Guild
May 7 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
This group shares progress on individual tapestry projects and also discusses current events and information from the world of tapestry weaving. For the next 3-5 months, we will work on a challenge to weave a... View Article
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Threads Festival Spring Luncheon 11:00 am
Threads Festival Spring Luncheon @ Peace United Church of Christ
May 12 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Threads Festival Spring Luncheon celebrates connections and explores the many fiber arts practiced in our region. It will include presentations by the host guilds, door prizes, demonstrations and Valentini’s buffet lunch. All fiber enthusiasts welcome!... View Article
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Floor Loom Interest Group 10:00 am
Floor Loom Interest Group @ Duluth Fiber Guild
May 14 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
This group meets at the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 10:00 am-12:00 pm. We study various weave structures, are inspired by the group’s “show-and-tell” and get and give encouraging feedback on projects. Contact Becky with... View Article
Open Studio hours 10:00 am
Open Studio hours @ Duluth Fiber Guild
May 14 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Open studio hours–if you want to access the library, rent equipment, or get help with something fiber-related, please stop in. If you are not a DFG member yet, this is a good time to check... View Article
Knitting and All Handcrafting Interest Group 2:00 pm
Knitting and All Handcrafting Interest Group @ Yarn Harbor
May 14 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
This is a group for all handcrafters to visit, show what we’re doing, and perhaps see something new to try.
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Spinning Interest Group 10:00 am
Spinning Interest Group @ Duluth Fiber Guild
May 17 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
We encourage people of all skill levels to drop in; it is a great place for new spinners (or wannabe spinners) to learn from accomplished spinners, and a great place for accomplished spinners to share... View Article
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Redo & Renew Interest Group 1:00 pm
Redo & Renew Interest Group @ Duluth Fiber Guild
May 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
** Same group, new day of the month! Beginning January 2025, we meet on the 3rd Tuesday instead of the 2nd Tuesday. Have fun while exploring a variety of techniques and tools to find new... View Article
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Open Studio hours 10:00 am
Open Studio hours @ Duluth Fiber Guild
May 21 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Open studio hours–if you want to access the library, rent equipment, or get help with something fiber-related, please stop in. If you are not a DFG member yet, this is a good time to check... View Article
Knitting and All Handcrafting Interest Group 2:00 pm
Knitting and All Handcrafting Interest Group @ Yarn Harbor
May 21 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
This is a group for all handcrafters to visit, show what we’re doing, and perhaps see something new to try.
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Felting Study Group 12:30 pm
Felting Study Group @ Duluth Fiber Guild
May 27 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Felting Study Group @ Duluth Fiber Guild
If you are interested in wet felting, nuno felting or needle felting, this is the group for you! Specific topics change monthly. Everyone is welcome.
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Open Studio hours 10:00 am
Open Studio hours @ Duluth Fiber Guild
May 28 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Open studio hours–if you want to access the library, rent equipment, or get help with something fiber-related, please stop in. If you are not a DFG member yet, this is a good time to check... View Article
Knitting and All Handcrafting Interest Group 2:00 pm
Knitting and All Handcrafting Interest Group @ Yarn Harbor
May 28 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
This is a group for all handcrafters to visit, show what we’re doing, and perhaps see something new to try.
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CLASS: Fiber Preparation for Spinners 9:00 am
CLASS: Fiber Preparation for Spinners @ Duluth Fiber Guild
May 31 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
In this class, you will learn how to prepare fiber for spinning using hand tools such as carders, combs, a flicker, a picker, and more. By learning how to match the right tool to the... View Article